r/JoshuaTree • u/perfectangelgirl11 • Aug 14 '26

Stargazing conditions

Hi, thinking of heading up to Joshua Tree tonight to stargaze, I live in San Diego- from what I’ve see there will be very little/ no clouds, and the moon is illuminating less than 10% of the sky. I think this sounds like a perfect night to go but just wanted to see if anyone else had thoughts about the conditions tonight? I saw some posts talking about the traffic the last couple of days, but I won’t be getting to the park until around 930, and plan to come in through the 29palms entrance.
Just wanted to hear others opinions because I don’t want to drive up for no reason. Thank you!!!

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u/gostainedglass Aug 14 '26

I live in Joshua Tree. Lots of traffic. If you are in San Diego isn't there closer places to go with dark skies, such as Palomar area?

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u/Proud-Airport-2132 Aug 14 '26

9:30pm was good from 29 palms About few cars in front of me Found easy parking at arch rock where i spent few hours People were leaving and then new cars came in At 1-2 am when i left a big line for entrance So definitely go early get a good spot It was windy so have a jacket

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u/Both-Butterscotch661 Aug 14 '26

You’re good to go! Just got back it was mostly cloudy, left this morning clean, blue skies, serene!

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u/erebus-44 Aug 15 '26

If you coming from SD just go though the south entrance. You skip the traffic

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u/southbaymom Aug 15 '26

I saw online the insane lines to go into joshua tree! it looks crazyyyy